For most parents, “lice” is a four-letter word akin to the worst swear words. The mere mention of a lice outbreak in the classroom or among friends brings with it itchy heads, a gross feeling, and images of dreaded housework. Yet, dare we say, the common head louse is misunderstood — not even that bad […]
A healthy diet should be your first line of defense against cancer. Here’s how to turn every meal into a powerful weapon against disease. Whether you’re staring down a cancer diagnosis, have a family history of cancer and want to reduce your risk, or simply want to live as healthily as possible, cleaning up your […]
Getting and staying healthy should always be a priority, but you may not know all you could be doing to ensure that you stay on top of your health and the risks associated with aging. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so resolve to be your healthiest self now. We […]
Getting and staying healthy should always be a priority, but you may not know all you could be doing to ensure that you stay on top of your health and the risks associated with aging. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so kick off 2017 with a resolution to do […]
The holidays are over, out-of-town guests have returned home and our elderly family members are often left to resume quieter and more independent lives during what can be the harshest time of the year in terms of weather. Not sure how you can be most supportive? Here are the 10 best ways to help seniors […]
Counting calories is about as much fun as the polar bear swim in January! If you made it through the holidays without an additional 10-25 pounds, pat yourself on the back. In case you didn’t, no worries because FreshSkin has you covered. Here are seven sure-fire ways to keep your weight in check: 1. Eat before […]
There’s a new destination for contact lenses and designer eyewear in Evanston. Lumen Optical opened in early December and offers a comprehensive eye exam with a contact lens fitting and retinal imaging for $79. Lumen uses state-of-the-art technology, including a retinal imaging machine that provides non-contact pole-to-periphery views of more than 80 percent of the […]
SoulCycle will celebrate the opening of its fourth Chicago-area studio at Westfield Old Orchard Dec. 10. During a SoulCycle class, riders burn between 500 and 700 calories in 45 minutes of cycling, exercises with hand weights, and core-engaging choreography in a candlelit studio with high-energy music. The Skokie studio features 57 bikes, a lifestyle boutique […]
You’re tracking your menstrual cycle, you know when you’re ovulating, and you’re doing the deed at all the right times. But, month after month, the pregnancy tests are negative. First, you’re not alone — many couples find it takes longer than they expected to start a family. And second, there are many factors that affect […]
Nearly all women use birth control at some point in their lives, according to the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Guttmacher Institute estimates that approximately 62 percent of women aged 15 to 44, around 43 million women, currently use contraception. Millions of men also use contraception […]
